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Dover, DE · standard

ZIP Code 19904

Kent County, Delaware — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,132
300/sq mi
$66,908
Median income
$309,400
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dover pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
300
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19904 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 19904 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 114.0 square miles in Dover, Kent County, Delaware. The area is home to 34,132 residents, producing a population density of 300 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 19904 against Delaware and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 19904 sits at $66,908 (25% below the Delaware average), while per-capita income is $35,054. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $309,400 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,370 per month, and 62.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 19904 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 19904 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 19904

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19904.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19904, Dover, DE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

34,132

Population

114.0

Area (sq mi)

300

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 19904?

39.8

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 48.3%
African American 36.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,908

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$35,054

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 19904 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,908 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,108

Total Housing Units

14,986

Occupied Units

1,122

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.0%
Renter 38.0%

$309,400

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,370

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 19904 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 165
2021 +12.3% 185
2022 +15.5% 214
2023 +2.5% 219
2024 +9.9% 240

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,016 business establishments in ZIP 19904, employing approximately 12,387 people with a combined annual payroll of $776,129,000.

1,016

Businesses

12,387

Employees

$776.1M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 195 19.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 180 17.7%
Retail trade 104 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 88 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 58 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 5.3%
Finance and insurance 52 5.1%
Construction 47 4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 43 4.2%
Information 40 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 3.8%
Wholesale trade 38 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 26 2.6%
Educational services 19 1.9%
Manufacturing 16 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.7%
Industries not classified 5 0.5%
Utilities 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 19904 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19904 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 19904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 19904 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
19936 Cheswold, DE 302 3.4 mi
19901 Dover, DE 35,055 6.3 mi
19934 Camden Wyoming, DE 12,805 6.3 mi
19953 Hartly, DE 4,386 5.7 mi
19955 Kenton, DE 72 5.5 mi
19979 Viola, DE 632 8.5 mi
19902 Dover Afb, DE 283 6.8 mi
19977 Smyrna, DE 22,984 9.0 mi
19938 Clayton, DE 8,357 8.2 mi
19962 Magnolia, DE 10,206 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kent County

19901 standard
Dover, DE
Pop: 35,055
19977 standard
Smyrna, DE
Pop: 22,984
19934 standard
Camden Wyoming, DE
Pop: 12,805
19943 standard
Felton, DE
Pop: 11,425
19952 standard
Harrington, DE
Pop: 10,220
19962 standard
Magnolia, DE
Pop: 10,206

Related Areas

Kent County Dover, DE Delaware

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 19904 in? ▼
ZIP code 19904 (Dover) is located in Kent County, Delaware. Kent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kent-de.
What is the population of ZIP code 19904? ▼
ZIP code 19904 in Dover, DE has a population of 34,132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19904? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 19904 is $66,908, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19904? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 19904 is $309,400, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19904? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 19904 is White at 48.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19904? ▼
ZIP code 19904 has 1,016 business establishments employing approximately 12,387 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19904? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19904 are: Health care and social assistance (195), Professional, scientific, and technical services (180), Retail trade (104). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19904? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19904 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19904? ▼
In ZIP code 19904, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19904? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19904 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19904? ▼
In ZIP code 19904, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19904? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19904 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dover, DE

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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